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unstinting

unstinting

1 7.7
Giving a lot without holding back
  • adjective
  • /ʌnˈstɪntɪŋ/
translation icon : generoso
  • Chiang saw the key to success as unstinting American aid.
  • unstinting support
  • unstinting efforts

Examples

  • His kindness and generosity toward everyone in the CFS/ME community were unstinting.

    Blog text (27)

  • Alongside Her Majesty the Queen, the Duke will also be remembered for his unstinting support of our armed forces.

  • I am deeply grateful to the staff of all three institutions for their unstinting support.

    Academic text (2015)

  • Philip Foner and others have linked the AFL-CIO's "unstinting support" for the war to its desire to create jobs for its membership.

    Academic text (2003)

  • For her unstinting criticism and unfailing generosity, I thank my life partner and best intellectual companion, Michelle Meyers.

    Academic text (1995)

  • Mimi Haas and her late husband Peter Haas, for their unstinting support at the Haas Center.

  • Indeed, Adams said of Reid, "We would not have even the possibility of a peace process if it wasn't for the unstinting, patient, diligent work of a third party."

    Academic text (2007)

  • Thanks in large part to their long-term dedication, professionalism, unstinting efforts, and high standards, LARR has a deserved reputation as the foremost academic journal in the field of Latin American studies.

    Academic text (2003)

  • Authors invariably benefit from the "unstinting" devotion of colleagues and "the unfailing generosity" of spouses, friends, students, and assorted academic officials.

    Academic text (2001)

  • The charity was grateful for the community's unstinting donations, which helped provide food and shelter to those in need.

Synonyms

lavish
vsunstinting
59 5.5

Rich and full of expensive things, like a large party or home

highlights generosity in amount rather than luxury or style
munificent
vsunstinting
  • Formal
1 9.1

Very generous and giving large gifts of money to others

describes generous giving without implying exceptional excess
unsparing
vsunstinting
1 7.0

Very generous and not holding back with help or praise

focuses on generous amount without stressing extreme intensity
unstinted
vsunstinting
8.6

Given freely and generously without holding back

has identical sense and emphasizes lack of restriction
ungrudging
vsunstinting
7.1

Given freely and gladly without anger or jealousy

stresses the size of the gift rather than the giver's feeling
giving
vsunstinting
1.7

Willing to share money, time, or help with others

refers to amount given and lack of limits rather than personality

Antonyms

stingy
26 5.2

Not willing to spend money or give help to others

How Generous

lavish
59 5.5
unstinting
1 7.7
generous
328 1.6
sparing
1 3.9
stingy
26 5.2

Surface Forms

unstinting positive

Morphology

unstinting = unstint (transparent) = un + stint + ing

Formed by adding the productive suffix '-ing' to the verb 'unstint' (un- + stint), creating an adjectival sense meaning 'not limiting; generous'.

Etymology

The word unstinting comes from un- 'not' and stint 'to limit or hold back', so someone who is unstinting does not hold back and gives freely.